The Kings Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Kraken
The Kings took care of business against the Kraken on Monday to officially clinch a playoff spot in this year's postseason.
Behind a big night from Quinton Byfield, the Los Angeles Kings (35-26-19) took care of business against the Seattle Kraken (38-34-8) on Monday to clinch a playoff spot, winning 5-3. Seattle, already out of the playoff hunt, gave everything it had tonight against the Kings. Despite the Kraken being eliminated from playoff contention, this wasn't an easy win for Los Angeles.
YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT #GoKingsGo pic. twitter. com/PCO9Dz49oN ā LA Kings (@LAKings) April 14, 2026 Despite all that, the game remained very close in the third period, with the Kraken nearly mounting a full comeback to steal the game at home and take all hope away from LA.
But clutch goals and defense helped secure the Kings' fifth consecutive playoff berth. Quinton Byfield had a big night on National Television, scoring two goals and two points. Trevor Moore pitched in one goal and two points, bringing nice energy for the Kings on the road.
Adrian Kempe had one goal and one point, scoring the huge goal in the third period after LA allowed the Kraken to get back in the game. Kempe silenced the crowd, extending the lead to a two-goal lead. Anton Forsberg got his fourth consecutive start under the crease and once again continued where he started, anchoring the Kings' defense, finishing with 28 saves on 31 shots.
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